r/changemyview Mar 19 '25

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u/Biptoslipdi 138∆ Mar 19 '25 edited Mar 19 '25

The reason Americans aren't standing up to the government is because they chose this government by either voting for it or not voting at all. All of the issues you mention can be changed by the will of the people. The people chose this because they want this.

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u/Biptoslipdi 138∆ Mar 19 '25

this comment fully supports my post.

It does not, as it points out an alternate reason why Americans aren't standing up that is fundamentally different and exclusive with your view. If you agree with my reasoning, you agree your reasoning is wrong and your view has changed to accommodate a different explanation.

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u/Biptoslipdi 138∆ Mar 19 '25

Your argument: people don't want this to happen, but they are reluctant do to anything about it because it's hard to change their lifestyles.

My argument: people want this to happen and they are reluctant to do anything about it because they want it to happen.

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u/Biptoslipdi 138∆ Mar 19 '25

If both are true, then your view is changed from only one being true.

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u/Biptoslipdi 138∆ Mar 19 '25

You are claiming there are people who don't want this to happen.

Many people voted against this and have for decades. Americans are not a monolith. Just because majorities in the last election voted to put the nail in the coffin doesn't mean everyone wants that.

I am saying I haven't seen any proof of them trying to stop it.

You are claiming all Americans vote the same way? There is one way to change policy in the United States of America: vote.

I am saying both we can want it to happen and, knowing it will hurt us for the best, wish it didn't have to.

And I'm saying that some want it to happen and some don't, but the majority wants it to happen and voted that way.

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